Overview

Highlights of the German Studies program at Santa Clara University

We include cultural facets from performing and visual arts, literature, mass media, science, sports, and lifestyles, into our classes and introduce students to cultural icons including Beethoven, Mozart, Tokio Hotel, Einstein, Humboldt, Richter, Hundertwasser, Max Planck, Siemens, among many others. Throughout our standards-based classes, students develop intercultural communication as well as critical thinking skills to explore and establish bridges to other disciplines, among them Business and STEM fields.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

German Conversation

German Fairy Tales

German Film - Fassbinder to Akin

German Business Culture and Institutions

History of German Civilization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

175 alternative credits

quarter units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Santa Clara, United States

Disciplines

German and Scandinavian studies View 313 other Bachelors in German and Scandinavian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.7

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Common Application

Official high school transcripts (grade nine through the most recently completed term)

If your official high school transcript is not provided in English, please submit original and an English translation.

One Academic Teacher Evaluation (through Common Application)

Secondary School Report Form (through Common Application)

$70 non-refundable application fee

Proof of English Proficiency (please review our requirements)

SCU Financial Resource Statement

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

62760 USD / year

≈ 62760 USD / year
Out-of-State

62760 USD / year

≈ 62760 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

62760 USD / year

≈ 62760 USD / year

Living costs

Santa Clara

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Highlights of the German Studies program at Santa Clara University

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Santa Clara

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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